We visit Vestax Japan and check out a new VCI

Wow! I have been literally flying around the world, going from SF-Berlin-Tokyo-SF with very little time for writing. While in Tokyo, I did a controllerism performance at the Vestax Extravaganza and talked with the Japan team about a lot of exciting things including a sneak preview at the new VCM-100 and a brand new black VCI-100 with improved firmware and controls. Check out this video for the full scoop:

Hi there, I just bought a Vestax VCI-100 off eBay and have Traktor 3.3 on my Macbook. How do I find out what firmware I'm using? Can I update it? I've been looking all over the internet and keep finding forums, etc but no actual downloads. Also, I want to download a MIDI Map so that I can use it with Traktor but again I'm struggling to find it. Sorry if these questions are really obvious but I'm new to all this computer mixing business :) Many thanks in advance, Richard

http://www.eangolden.com Ean Golden

[quote comment="14331"]Ean,

I'm living in Tokyo since one month and I try to find a place where to buy the black one, can you help me?

Thanx a lot[/quote]

Do search for Black VCi-100 on the blog and you will find some people that sell it. Hibiashi had some but they might be completely sold out.

Anonymous

Ean,

I'm living in Tokyo since one month and I try to find a place where to buy the black one, can you help me?

Thanx a lot

http://djtechtools.com Editor

<blockquote cite="#comment-237">

I'm living in France and i was wondering if you had an idea of when the black vci will be available here or just in the US and in Japan, and like 6 months later in Europe ?)

Thanks a lot !

we will be taking worldwide pre-orders for 100 limited edition pieces in a few weeks. Stay tuned!

<blockquote cite="#comment-707">So when do we get the review of the VCM-100 that you promised…?

the vcm-100 they gave me got stolen! so I am waiting on a new one :-( <blockquote cite="#comment-387">hey ean,

is it possible to have pitch increments smaller than 0.1% while still using a pitch range of +-8%?

I Think thats not possible regardless of the resolution because the fader is just too short— but I need to do some more research into this area for sure and get a solid grasp on the concepts at hand.

Belford Roxo

So when do we get the review of the VCM-100 that you promised…?

http://www.stereomist.com Adam Nefarious

hey ean,

since you have had the pleasure of using the new VCI-100 firmware, i wanted to ask you a question about it.

has the pitch resolution improved? have you been able to use a MIDI monitor program (like MIDI-Ox) to see what kind of MIDI messages the device is sending?

is it possible to have pitch increments smaller than 0.1% while still using a pitch range of +-8%?

i just really want to know if the pitch resolution will actually be improved, or if they have even addressed this issue in the firmware update

thanks,

adam nefarious

Baptiste

Hey Ean !

Thanks for all the videos and tests you've been doing with the vestax vci !

I was about to buy the silver vci, but then i saw your video and your little word about waiting for NAMM.

I'm living in France and i was wondering if you had an idea of when the black vci will be available here (will it be available worldwide after NAMM, or just in the US and in Japan, and like 6 months later in Europe ?)

Thanks a lot !

http://www.eangolden.com Editor

<blockquote cite="#comment-218">Hey Ean, I appreciate you pointing us to the ebay black VCI-100. Do you have a new midi map for the new black vci or is it the same as the white one? Also what do you think about the fast track pro as a beginner usb audio interface. And what do you think about the Sony MDR-V700DJ headphones.I think I've done some pretty good homework but just wanting your expert opinion. Thanks

-Sam

A: Brand new midi map for the black one. This one is built for internal mixing inside the software.

b: Sony MDR-V700DJ are the WORST IMO. They break way too much! The MDR-7506 are much more solid and a better quality can.

C: Fast track should be a good way to start.

http://www.eangolden.com Editor

Hey guys, I am waiting on the official word form Vestax.I should have that info very soon and I will post the release date along with pictures of my upcoming black VCI-100!

http://www.myspace.com/eternal31337 Samuel

<blockquote cite="#comment-227">Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please.

Are speaking inreguards to my statements?

http://www.specialty-roofing.cn/ Mark Waltermire

Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please.

dj g-r-bs

<blockquote cite="#comment-223">When and Where is NAMM? I went to their website and it was advertised as a university… I was a little confused..

When and Where is NAMM? I went to their website and it was advertised as a university… I was a little confused..

http://www.myspace.com/eternal31337 Samuel

<blockquote cite="#comment-220">So I was just wondering when the Black version of the VCI 100 would be put on the market in USA.. I saw the one on ebay, I was just wondering when there was going to be a version that you could buy from Vestax..

Thanks

-Corey

I asked Ean earlier and it's looking like shortly after NAMM. Unfortunately I can't wait and I got one of the ones from japan. Which I should have one by the end of December.Klassik Killer on ebay keeps posting the vci 100 black edition. Which will be the same here so. Worth a try. Almost the same price as one of the old ones.

-Sam

Corey

So I was just wondering when the Black version of the VCI 100 would be put on the market in USA.. I saw the one on ebay, I was just wondering when there was going to be a version that you could buy from Vestax..

Thanks

-Corey

http://www.myspace.com/eternal31337 Samuel

Hey Ean, I appreciate you pointing us to the ebay black VCI-100. I can't wait till I get it. Do you have a new midi map for the new black vci or is it the same as the white one? Also what do you think about the fast track pro as a beginner usb audio interface. And what do you think about the Sony MDR-V700DJ headphones.I think I've done some pretty good homework but just wanting your expert opinion. Thanks

about black vci-100 on the ebay link; is this the exact limited edition that's going to be released next year after NAMM?

Diazepam

Hi Ean,

thanks for everything, you are a true inspiration when it comes to digital DJing. I myself want to get into the thing and was about to buy a VCI-100, but now i watched your video and am quite impressed about the VCI "2.0" in black. So much better!

how do i go about putting additional effects in effect parameter efx2, efx3 and efx4?

This area is drastically improved in my version. now its layed out as deck A/B on the let and right side with 3 banks of direct effects control. No scrolling through to select an effect and then dial it in.

Yes, what layout are you talking about? the one only for MAC? and not WINDOWS?

this is the new layout that will available after NAMM with a firmware update. I will try and also do it in Midipipe but no one seems to be able to make that work except me. (which works perfectly everytime)

Anonymous

<blockquote cite="#comment-190"><blockquote cite="#comment-187">ean,

how do i go about putting additional effects in effect parameter efx2, efx3 and efx4?

Do you mean the upper right hand corner of the VCI? This area is drastically improved in my version. now its layed out as deck A/B on the let and right side with 3 banks of direct effects control. No scrolling through to select an effect and then dial it in.

<blockquote cite="#comment-190"><blockquote cite="#comment-187">ean,

how do i go about putting additional effects in effect parameter efx2, efx3 and efx4?

Do you mean the upper right hand corner of the VCI? This area is drastically improved in my version. now its layed out as deck A/B on the let and right side with 3 banks of direct effects control. No scrolling through to select an effect and then dial it in.

Yes, what layout are you talking about? the one only for MAC? and not WINDOWS?

http://www.eangolden.com Editor

<blockquote cite="#comment-187">ean,

how do i go about putting additional effects in effect parameter efx2, efx3 and efx4?

Do you mean the upper right hand corner of the VCI? This area is drastically improved in my version. now its layed out as deck A/B on the let and right side with 3 banks of direct effects control. No scrolling through to select an effect and then dial it in.

g-r-bs

ean,

how do i go about putting additional effects in effect parameter efx2, efx3 and efx4?

http://myspace.com/radiantbeats Norrin Rad

SCORE!!! A midi port now?! SWEET!!!

I can't wait to pick up the Ean Golden edition! This is going to be great!!!

Thanks a million for the great news!

http://www.eangolden.com Editor

<blockquote cite="#comment-164">Hey…I know this is off topic but why not start a forum. Lets get this thing going.

thats great, big beats- we have been thinking just the same thing….<blockquote cite="#comment-165">

As it stands right now there is the Silver VCI 100 and this new black one on the way.

Will this new model have all the up-to-date firmware and new custom faceplates?! This is awesome news… But who will be selling it? You or Vestax?

Norrin

There will be three options for the Vestax VCI-100. The current silver model, the new black edition AND the Ean Golden version of the black one. My version will only be a firmware/faceplate change but sadly no arcade buttons/ foot switches at this time. Thats really not too big of a deal though because my version will have the improved buttons and will support external midi foot switches that can perform the same functions.

Vestax will be selling limited numbers of the black vci-100 with the controllerism layout OR you can buy some very in-expensive face plates here on dj tech tools in a month or so.

As it stands right now there is the Silver VCI 100 and this new black one on the way.

But there is also going to be the new black one with your arcade buttons and foot switch?!

Will this new model have all the up-to-date firmware and new custom faceplates?! This is awesome news… But who will be selling it? You or Vestax? So far there seems to be no literature on these new units on their site… just your video. :(

Thanks a lot!

Norrin

bigbeatzz

Hey…I know this is off topic but why not start a forum. Lets get this thing going.

http://djtechtools.com Ean Golden

<blockquote cite="#comment-149">Nice video. Your defenitely on top of the VCI topic ! Did you ever receive the VCI-100 MixVibes edition gear i shipped ?

cheers

P

I did! For those users that are using mixvibes- we are going to look at how that software interacts with the VCi-100 in a few weeks.

<blockquote cite="#comment-150">

Do you know whether or not Vestax will release assignment files or templates for Ableton?

Norrin

Not sure, they have a lot on their plate. I think that may be up to the fine people here at dj tech tools who are working on a new Ableton 7 template as we speak!! Stay tuned for that….

tonykenobi

hey, black vci looking amazing,was about to buy the current model, when is this black model out?

http://myspace.com/radiantbeats Norrin Rad

Hey Ean! You really weren't joking about a new VCI100! I'm thrilled at this piece of kit!

Do you know whether or not Vestax will release assignment files or templates for Ableton?

They have been saying that they're working on an assignment file for Ableton since the launch of the VCI100 – It would be great to see them release it alongside the updated hardware!

Norrin

http://www.myspace.com/polocorpoartion polocorp

Nice video. Your defenitely on top of the VCI topic ! Did you ever receive the VCI-100 MixVibes edition gear i shipped ?

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